Acces conditions to the Doctorate — EU (outside Belgium)
The 3rd cycle is the highest level of university studies.
Access conditions to the 3rd cycle for students with a degree obtained in the European Union (outside Belgium)
Preliminary remarks
► The doctorate includes :
- the doctoral training, sanctioned by the research training certificate. No one can obtain the degree of doctor if he or she has not successfully completed a corresponding doctoral training.
- the work related to the preparation of a thesis and the defence of this thesis, sanctioned by the academic degree of doctor
► For any admission to the doctorate for the academic year 2021-2022, check whether you meet the General Access Conditions and the specific conditions developed below.
If so, complete the online form and upload your documents in PDF format before 10 June 2022.
Specific conditions
1. Diploma and previous results
Access to 3rd cycle studies is reserved for students with a master's degree (2nd cycle or equivalent) obtained after 5 years of study (300 credits/ECTS), with at least 14/20 during your 2nd cycle studies.
Furthermore, your previous higher education experience cannot be in contravention of the decree of 11 April 2014, art. 5.
2. Promoter and thesis project
To apply for admission to a doctoral programme, you must have a defined thesis project and the written agreement of a promoter.
To find a sponsor, please consult the research directory on the Federal Science Policy website. You can also surf to:
- https://www.recherche.uliege.be/cms/c_9200440/fr/ressources-et-support
- https://www.recherche.uliege.be/cms/c_9200428/fr/demarrer-une-these.
We also advise you to consult the General Regulations for Doctorates.
Online form
If you meet the conditions described above, complete the online form by 10 June 2022 at the latest.
Online Form
See also:
By e-mail : admission.phd@uliege.be
By téléphone : +32 (0)4 366 46 00
